Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- On Sunday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, a name echoed louder than the four goals Remo Stars scored to open their CAF Champions League campaign: Leonard Ngenge.

The young defender, who once carried the scars of a difficult CHAN experience, seized his continental debut to write a new chapter.

His opportunistic strike in the 12th minute not only set the tone for a 4-0 demolition of the Comoros champions, US Zilimadjou, but also symbolised resilience, rebirth, and responsibility.

For Ngenge, this was not just a goal; it was redemption.

When Zilimadjou failed to clear a dangerous delivery early on, Ngenge reacted first. One touch, one finish, a goal that transformed early nerves into unshakable belief.

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